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8,5 / 10 . This is a mini series which is reflected in shorter 30 mins episodes but also thinner, less elaborate story. Still, keeping it simple can be fun too, especially if it doesn't drag on for too long. The chemistry between the main couple is nice and FL had a very nice girl next-door vibe, although in real life she is a k-pop star apparently :) theme song (missing) is quite catchy.
The series takes place almost entirely in the country side, it was refreshing to see lots of nice rural shots and mountains. It's also remarkable that there aren't any "bad" characters, even the people who'd rather see the main couple fail, because they have a crush themselves, are relatable and you feel for them, they don't exit with an ugly fight.
Given the format, this series deserves a better average rating than the current 7 / 10.
The series takes place almost entirely in the country side, it was refreshing to see lots of nice rural shots and mountains. It's also remarkable that there aren't any "bad" characters, even the people who'd rather see the main couple fail, because they have a crush themselves, are relatable and you feel for them, they don't exit with an ugly fight.
Given the format, this series deserves a better average rating than the current 7 / 10.
- ssstbob
- 25 ene 2024
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Very bingable and I finished the series in three days, which is really quick for me. Likeable characters and no huge issues to deal with made for a lighthearted easy escape. It was a nice change of pace to have an average episode run time of only 30-35 minutes too, and with just 12 episodes you can really get through it fast. Don't worry though, the story is complete and does not feel rushed at all!
The premise is fairly standard for K drama rom-coms in that two opposites attract, and both end up helping the other to become more rounded. I thought both leads were good and there were a few scenes that one or the other really knocked it out of the park.
Recommended!
The premise is fairly standard for K drama rom-coms in that two opposites attract, and both end up helping the other to become more rounded. I thought both leads were good and there were a few scenes that one or the other really knocked it out of the park.
Recommended!
- Anime-Kdrama-Cdrama-WINS
- 11 ene 2023
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A city vet Han Ji-yul (Choo Young Woo) ends up working in the countryside at his grandfathers practice where he is initially annoyed by a local police officer Ahn Ja-yeong (Joy from Red Velvet) He believes she is nosy but she is annoyed as they met as young children which he cannot remember. Yes it is a story of big city boy finding meaning in the simple things in life which has been done so many times, some better and some worse. I do not think it deserves the criticism it receives as if you wanted to watch a light hearted drama with a well acted storyline and sweet cast this will hit the spot.
- alaningle7
- 29 sep 2022
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- OldGuyUS
- 11 jun 2023
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Yes, all but Hi Mama is good as recent reviewer mentions, but the series is cute so far and I wish people would give things a chance before giving it a rating that it really doesn't deserve. She/he doesn't like the actor or something so why rate something you don't want to watch in the first place. Oh, that's right, free speech. It's nothing like Hallmark movies because it's funny and most Korean dramas have strong character development unlike most American movies, hallmark or not. I read the webtoon and it's on target with the story so something like this you need to give 6-10 episodes because they are only 30 minutes long. BTW. Their chemistry is good considering they just met and i am looking forward to the upcoming episodes. If it goes downhill, I will drop the rating accordingly as rating shows should be.
- JazzCat64
- 6 sep 2022
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- joonchan69
- 30 oct 2023
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It's so rare in this day and age to find a show that models emotionally healthy and mature behavior. Instead of the usual refusal to communicate openly and honestly, people keeping destructive secrets from each other, and people stabbing each other in the back, this show is about a caring community who works out their issues in an adult fashion. Even the kids have a high emotional IQ. It reflects on us as an audience if we neither recognize nor value this. I, for one, would sure love to see more of this kind of healthy programming. IMDB is forcing me to write more...so I'll add that the acting is excellent, the scenery is lovely and I'm really glad I found this series. I hope the writers do more.
- solomon1121
- 3 oct 2022
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It's a warm hearted series. Indeed nothing spectacular happens and to be honest in fact it even was somehow boring.
But then again the pace of the series and the friendliness of the characters really was refreshing. Even the 'rivals' didn't act mean and there was no exaggerated crying. This series sure get positive points for that, cause in most Korean series, even in comedies, there really is a lot of crying.
From about episode 9 you get some heart flustering moments, but don't expect great things. It's all just flat... It's an okay series to watch on a rainy day, but nothing really recommendable.
But then again the pace of the series and the friendliness of the characters really was refreshing. Even the 'rivals' didn't act mean and there was no exaggerated crying. This series sure get positive points for that, cause in most Korean series, even in comedies, there really is a lot of crying.
From about episode 9 you get some heart flustering moments, but don't expect great things. It's all just flat... It's an okay series to watch on a rainy day, but nothing really recommendable.
- luna_mila
- 1 ene 2025
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Even though it had a rough starting,its getting better and better by episode. Its true that we can't see that sparkling chemistry between the leads yet, but i guess its ok if we look through the plot perspective. We can't expect 2 people to magically fall in love at first sight and see butterflies.
The backdrops are good, the scenes are quite relatable to actual life of common people. It showcases how a normal countryside life is. The natural flavour of common people like friendship, love and care for others, the way of celebrating simple things ,the way the batter with each other, jealousy, etc these human emotions are well conveyed through the story and the acting.
Han Ji-yul- The Vet from the City- well for someone who left the country side long back and came back after years, we cant expect everything will be unicorns and rainbows.
Choo Young-woo in the role of Ji-yul was able to fit into the character.
Park Soo-young as Ahn Ja-young is also really good. Lets say may be the role was meant to be hers.
Same goes for Baek Seong-cheol as Lee Sang-hyeon. The cute jealous boy look suits the actor well.
The backdrops are good, the scenes are quite relatable to actual life of common people. It showcases how a normal countryside life is. The natural flavour of common people like friendship, love and care for others, the way of celebrating simple things ,the way the batter with each other, jealousy, etc these human emotions are well conveyed through the story and the acting.
Han Ji-yul- The Vet from the City- well for someone who left the country side long back and came back after years, we cant expect everything will be unicorns and rainbows.
Choo Young-woo in the role of Ji-yul was able to fit into the character.
Park Soo-young as Ahn Ja-young is also really good. Lets say may be the role was meant to be hers.
Same goes for Baek Seong-cheol as Lee Sang-hyeon. The cute jealous boy look suits the actor well.
- anv_here
- 11 sep 2022
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Most ppl saying it gives hometown Cha Cha vibes. Yes I agree, but maybe it was definitely shot in similar places? I enjoyed watching that drama with renowned actors but this one is really worth watching bcz new faces and also if u r into watching eye soothing rom com. So annoying side stories. Didn't like the love triangle but still okay.
Da da Sol Sol la la Sol was also shot in similar shooting spot. Does that mean Netflix copied that too? Haha give urself a break and watch this drama! U won't regret like me! Joy might have went overboard with her acting. She definitely needs more acting lessons!
Da da Sol Sol la la Sol was also shot in similar shooting spot. Does that mean Netflix copied that too? Haha give urself a break and watch this drama! U won't regret like me! Joy might have went overboard with her acting. She definitely needs more acting lessons!
- Giselle1710
- 30 sep 2022
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Nothing new to see here , what a shame, they just change the setting of the story and the profession and they literally reuse every single other thing in it.
Forced Love triangle, entangled past with childhood fated relationship, and rude male lead that sweetens up with time. It just gets too boring because you know what will happen with every single twist. Even the characters personalities feel a flashback of many other old kdramas.
I was looking forward to watch this but the quality isn't there and it doesn't even attract for you to keep watching, even though it's short and has only a few episodes it's almost unbearable.
If you want something exciting and thrilling, this is not it.
Forced Love triangle, entangled past with childhood fated relationship, and rude male lead that sweetens up with time. It just gets too boring because you know what will happen with every single twist. Even the characters personalities feel a flashback of many other old kdramas.
I was looking forward to watch this but the quality isn't there and it doesn't even attract for you to keep watching, even though it's short and has only a few episodes it's almost unbearable.
If you want something exciting and thrilling, this is not it.
- hanalisss
- 2 oct 2022
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This rom-com reminds those good-old kdramas. It is based on webtoon.
I know, I know... Story isn't new or revolutionary and is predictable but this drama is cute, adorable, heartwarming, healing, swoon-worthy, stress buster, feel-good.
Cute, adorable lead cast n their characters, even supporting cast is good.
This drama has beautiful countryside cinematography, beautiful aesthetics n OSTs.
Direction is good.
Leads Choo Young-woo and Joy are rookies but gave beautiful performances. They share adorable chemistry which grows with every episode.
I'll definitely miss this series and will cherish Forever couple JAYUL for long time.
I had a great time watching this series.
Yes, it definitely resembles to Hometown cha cha cha in a good way.
I know, I know... Story isn't new or revolutionary and is predictable but this drama is cute, adorable, heartwarming, healing, swoon-worthy, stress buster, feel-good.
Cute, adorable lead cast n their characters, even supporting cast is good.
This drama has beautiful countryside cinematography, beautiful aesthetics n OSTs.
Direction is good.
Leads Choo Young-woo and Joy are rookies but gave beautiful performances. They share adorable chemistry which grows with every episode.
I'll definitely miss this series and will cherish Forever couple JAYUL for long time.
I had a great time watching this series.
Yes, it definitely resembles to Hometown cha cha cha in a good way.
- dseemalhar
- 27 sep 2022
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How Adorable! I really enjoyed watching this! It was a all new cast for me and their chemistry was so cute!! I'll have to go see what else they star in. This is a lighthearted, funny romance with absolutely no angst or over the top drama, It was really rather refreshing. Sometimes it's nice to watch something without going through an emotional rollercoaster. This drama gives all the butterflies of a sweet first love. I couldn't get enough of the main couple, they were so awkward and then once they decided to confess their feeling all the akwardness melted away and they became something so beautiful. I definitely recommend this sweet little bit-sized romance, it will make you remember or give you butterflies!
- cierrascornerblog
- 19 jul 2023
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It's a story about a young man whose grandfather tricked him into working at his vet hospital for a couple of months while he was on vacation with his wife. He first runs into the female cop who is friendly and is always around even when you don't expect it. He was annoyed at first but then finds out that her parents passed away also and his feelings for her start to change. This drama is pretty good except for one thing that it repeats. It always has a character that wants the same person and is always Jelly. In this case there were 2 characters the mans ex girlfriend and the peach vendor. If not for that nonsense I would have rated it a 10. The ending is pretty complete and was happy as well. This is one of the nicer dramas to watch. The actress who goes by the name of Joy is really a Joy to watch. She has a beautiful smile and personality. I wonder if she's like that in real life. I would definitely recommend this drama.
- kmhlbeavis
- 17 jun 2023
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- leahcubed
- 28 oct 2023
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- geewhiz46
- 14 nov 2022
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- j_xu
- 28 nov 2022
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I thought the premise might be fun but soon realized this series is trying to imitate the success of "Small Town Cha Cha Cha" without the engaging actors, dialogue and storylines. There hasn't been any funny scenarios of the big city vet in the country. Officer Ahn is fairly pathetic. The vet is a dud and the big storyline is they played together as kids and he forgot. The screaming and hair pulling of women from rival towns is annoying. Had to fast forward through those scenes. The love triangle could be more interesting. I am liking the child actors better than the leads. If you are bored, tune in.
- dockie-94105
- 19 sep 2022
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I don't watch many Korean dramas, but from time to time one captures my attention. I thought that this would be one of those. Whereas.most Korean shows take place in Seoul, this is set in the countryside, something that I wish they would do more of. That being said, this show is really only about one thing, the love triangle between the three characters. Police officer Ahn Ja-yeong, she is an officer, and she tends to look out for the town folk. Then you have veterinarian, Hans Ji-yul who arrives from Seoul to replace his grandfather while he goes on a vacation. Then you have a local farmer, who although not dating officer Ahn, is extremely jealous of Ji-yul, and the fact that officer Ahn seems drawn to him. Take away this and you have a show that gives one a glimpse of the countryside and farm life in Korea. Would have made for a fine viewing experience.
Can anyone tell me why the majority of these Korean shows feature love-triangles? I have a idea, but I would like to hear other views.
Can anyone tell me why the majority of these Korean shows feature love-triangles? I have a idea, but I would like to hear other views.
- mec557
- 13 sep 2022
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Someone decided to steal the plot from "Hometown Cha Cha Cha" and messed it up-badly! "Hometown Cha Cha Cha" is infinitely better than this plagiaristic story.
We have a veterinarian who is conned by his grandfather to come to his small town to take over the practice while he and his wife are off on vacation. That was a badly contrived reason, especially since it's under the false premise that something dire had happened to the grandfather, which draws Ji-Yul Han to the town. Of course, he's upset that he's been completely duped. Who wouldn't be? Especially feigning an emergency! I would have left the town right then and there! The writers should have come up with a much better reason to get Ji-Yul to come to the town. This was a weak element that simply felt ridiculous.
The first couple of episodes are decent, but then it's all downhill from there as the very uptight Ji-Yul is somewhat cold and aloof toward nearly everyone. Of course, nobody bothers to realize how he's been conned into the job. They simply expect him to "fall in" and do his job with a smile.
Next, we have Officer Ahn. A woman who has no police officer skills whatsoever. Someone took actress Joy-who smiles, bats her eyes, and gives her little, "Tee-hee!" sound like some blond, blue-eyed woman without a brain in her head. I guess this is the only expression that Joy knows how to use. She's a very weak actress who makes her role very unbelievable. And, of course, she has that "pouty" face down cold, like a thirteen-year-old when things don't go her way. Very professional for a police officer who is unable to even deal with a thief.
I'm not sure where they found actor Sung Chul Baek (Lee Sang Hyun) but he's terrible. He delivers his lines with such flatness that it sounds like he's standing in front of a school auditorium and reciting a poem. I think I groaned more than a dozen times during the first five episodes as I watched this talentless kid try to sound tough; try to sound concerned; try to profess his romantic feelings.
The love-triangle is cliched, overused, and tiresome. I've said it before in several reviews that "My Beloved Summer" is the best series about young love. This one may be one of the worst. Every single cliché was used within the only five episodes that I watched. I couldn't continue with the series. It was just not worth torturing myself. Especially when there are so many much better series out there. I'm just relieved that each episode was only about 38 minutes long-which felt entirely too long!
Hometown Cha Cha Cha was an absolute gem of a romantic series about a dentist who finds herself immersed in a small seaside town. This series is a poor imitation of that rich story, and without the cliches and silly romantic plots that you might find in a junior high school. The three characters in this series are just not very likable. I certainly wasn't invested enough to find out how three immature people-adults supposedly in their late 20s, but act like they're all about sixteen or seventeen-resolve their romantic issues. None of them are worthy of any consideration. Officer Ahn is a tease, which I very much dislike as she toys with one man's affections while pursuing another. She's easily the most immature of the three.
This is the first Korean series I've stopped watching in over five years of watching them. For me, it was that bad. The series needed much better writing, far better actors, and something more unique and original, rather than trying to copy another series; a series that was truly endearing. In the meantime, I'd highly recommend acting lessons for Joy and Sung Chul Baek, especially. Any series these two end up in, I'll automatically skip.
We have a veterinarian who is conned by his grandfather to come to his small town to take over the practice while he and his wife are off on vacation. That was a badly contrived reason, especially since it's under the false premise that something dire had happened to the grandfather, which draws Ji-Yul Han to the town. Of course, he's upset that he's been completely duped. Who wouldn't be? Especially feigning an emergency! I would have left the town right then and there! The writers should have come up with a much better reason to get Ji-Yul to come to the town. This was a weak element that simply felt ridiculous.
The first couple of episodes are decent, but then it's all downhill from there as the very uptight Ji-Yul is somewhat cold and aloof toward nearly everyone. Of course, nobody bothers to realize how he's been conned into the job. They simply expect him to "fall in" and do his job with a smile.
Next, we have Officer Ahn. A woman who has no police officer skills whatsoever. Someone took actress Joy-who smiles, bats her eyes, and gives her little, "Tee-hee!" sound like some blond, blue-eyed woman without a brain in her head. I guess this is the only expression that Joy knows how to use. She's a very weak actress who makes her role very unbelievable. And, of course, she has that "pouty" face down cold, like a thirteen-year-old when things don't go her way. Very professional for a police officer who is unable to even deal with a thief.
I'm not sure where they found actor Sung Chul Baek (Lee Sang Hyun) but he's terrible. He delivers his lines with such flatness that it sounds like he's standing in front of a school auditorium and reciting a poem. I think I groaned more than a dozen times during the first five episodes as I watched this talentless kid try to sound tough; try to sound concerned; try to profess his romantic feelings.
The love-triangle is cliched, overused, and tiresome. I've said it before in several reviews that "My Beloved Summer" is the best series about young love. This one may be one of the worst. Every single cliché was used within the only five episodes that I watched. I couldn't continue with the series. It was just not worth torturing myself. Especially when there are so many much better series out there. I'm just relieved that each episode was only about 38 minutes long-which felt entirely too long!
Hometown Cha Cha Cha was an absolute gem of a romantic series about a dentist who finds herself immersed in a small seaside town. This series is a poor imitation of that rich story, and without the cliches and silly romantic plots that you might find in a junior high school. The three characters in this series are just not very likable. I certainly wasn't invested enough to find out how three immature people-adults supposedly in their late 20s, but act like they're all about sixteen or seventeen-resolve their romantic issues. None of them are worthy of any consideration. Officer Ahn is a tease, which I very much dislike as she toys with one man's affections while pursuing another. She's easily the most immature of the three.
This is the first Korean series I've stopped watching in over five years of watching them. For me, it was that bad. The series needed much better writing, far better actors, and something more unique and original, rather than trying to copy another series; a series that was truly endearing. In the meantime, I'd highly recommend acting lessons for Joy and Sung Chul Baek, especially. Any series these two end up in, I'll automatically skip.
- spasek
- 27 sep 2022
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I had high hopes for this series, as I have become a huge fan of K-dramas and K-series. Just watched the first episode, and was very disappointed. This must be the 'Hallmark Movie' acting style of Korea. The story is old rehashed tale. Characters do not have the draw or depth of many other Korean dramas, Kim Ji-Won does not draw you into any likability, and lacks any chemistry with main characters. Overall acting is mediocre, unfortunately. I can't help but wonder if Netflix rushed this out due to the popularity and ride the wave of these Korean dramas. Too bad this one was a wash out. There are many other great and better K-series to watch. If you do not require much thought or depth of characters in a series, the scenery is pretty. Check out other series such as: Hotel Del Luna, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Hi Mama, Bye!, and Never Give Up.
- princessandthepeabody
- 5 sep 2022
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I've been watching KDramas for 4 years now, and this has got to be one of the worst korean dramas I've seen.
It's the actor of the main character, the female police officer ....I couldn't warm up to her at all, I think she probably would have been better in a support role...working in the village, the female group, or as the veterinary assistant......the acting was dreadful....stiff, strange facial expressions.
I loved Hometown Cha Cha and Our Blues, so I was expecting something on those lines.
If they do decide to go ahead with a Season 2, then I really hope they do not cast the same actor.
It's the actor of the main character, the female police officer ....I couldn't warm up to her at all, I think she probably would have been better in a support role...working in the village, the female group, or as the veterinary assistant......the acting was dreadful....stiff, strange facial expressions.
I loved Hometown Cha Cha and Our Blues, so I was expecting something on those lines.
If they do decide to go ahead with a Season 2, then I really hope they do not cast the same actor.
- kim-27978
- 8 feb 2023
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Police officer Joy taking us on a joyless ride around the village. The fake cozy and small-town vibes failed to capture a convincing portrayal of small-town life but rather padded it with cheap cookie cutter village NPCs with bubbly visuals. The attempts at romance felt superficial and unconvincing, the female lead was always coming off too strong on the new guy in the village despite having little to no sufficient time to develop a romance, but rather relying on her ever long lasting impression of each other when they were kids. The transition was off. The case is even worse with the male lead. Anyway, it was a forgettable and uninspiring zero calories short drama.
- Park_Min
- 19 abr 2024
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Korean Web Drama " Once Upon A Small Town " is a rural romantic comedy.
The drama is predictable, yes, entertaining though. It has all the feel good vibes that one is searching in a short rom com drama, it has the right amount of drama and the even more perfect right amount of romance. The latter was cute, with few romantic scenes however, as the drama took its time to enstablish the relationship. The love triangle was okay, on the other hand, and offered some supsence with the main love story.
The performances, in addition, were all great by everyone in the cast, even the side characters.
So, overall, five out of ten.
The drama is predictable, yes, entertaining though. It has all the feel good vibes that one is searching in a short rom com drama, it has the right amount of drama and the even more perfect right amount of romance. The latter was cute, with few romantic scenes however, as the drama took its time to enstablish the relationship. The love triangle was okay, on the other hand, and offered some supsence with the main love story.
The performances, in addition, were all great by everyone in the cast, even the side characters.
So, overall, five out of ten.
- PennyReviews
- 21 nov 2022
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- tb_zee
- 11 may 2025
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